Gingerbread I

Gingerbread is an old-fashioned, warm, and spicy treat you can make easily at home with this recipe.

• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup light molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.

Step 4

Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.